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Title: Transgender swimmer Schuyler Bailar to compete for 'amazing' Harvard men's team
Post by: ToniB on June 19, 2015, 04:53:48 AM
Post by: ToniB on June 19, 2015, 04:53:48 AM
Harvard Mens swimming team are pleased to have a transman competing for their Team
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/18/transgender-swimmer-schuyler-bailar-to-compete-for-amazing-harvard-mens-team
Harvard coach Kevin Tyrrell said: "I want Schuyler on my team for the same reasons I want all of my athletes: I believe he wants to push himself academically and athletically.
"When all of our swimmers and divers have this mindset, everyone improves in every aspect of their lives. This process will contribute to them being outstanding members of society."
Reported by Tim Hill for the Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/18/transgender-swimmer-schuyler-bailar-to-compete-for-amazing-harvard-mens-team
Harvard coach Kevin Tyrrell said: "I want Schuyler on my team for the same reasons I want all of my athletes: I believe he wants to push himself academically and athletically.
"When all of our swimmers and divers have this mindset, everyone improves in every aspect of their lives. This process will contribute to them being outstanding members of society."
Reported by Tim Hill for the Guardian